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Replying to: dmphil (Sep 07, 2008 8:11 am) |
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1990 Cherokee Classic, 125,000 miles, and when starting, it turns over excessively before finally starting, probably about 5-10 seconds. It doesn't require any mashing of the throttle or anything, it just turns over for a while and then kicks on just as it should, and idles perfectly fine. It does this even right after shutting it off, which I think is weird. The plugs, wires, and I'm pretty sure distributor are new, and it looks like the PVC system was replaced right before I bought it. I have friends with Jeeps and none of them require the length to start. They just fire right up first crank. It doesn't worry me TOO much, because it always starts, but it gets extremely annoying. Any ideas??
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Replying to: 70ss454_man (Sep 18, 2008 8:28 pm) ---get thee down to the auto zone,and see if your omputer has been throwing out trouble codes..see what they say..mom's shi-vole-t (chebby) cranked till she wore out both the starter and the flywheel starter ring on her 89 baretta,from a clogged start injctor in the trottle body.from running CHEAP AZZED GASOLINE!!..i mean,while you'r pumping,can't you tell the diffrence in the smell of the cheap stuff,and when you put a tank of the good stuff??at $4/gal,is 20 cents per gallon make a difrence??but mine starts better -especially in winter-on marathon premium.asking a old car to run on crappy gas is just BEGGING for trouble..i even seem to get better mileage by using the goods,t balances out for me..it won't do it on one or two tanks,but after three,see if it runs better..also,dump in some octane boost/injector cleaner-YES,THE EXPENSIVE STUFF!!..that 2-for-1-for.99 cents stuff doesn't work as well as the b-12 for 3.50,or the stuff lucas puts out...cleaner will help,but it's not a -rebuilt-injector-in-a-can...if it's broke-fix it.. --also,with todays cars,especially with something thats giving you trouble.try turning on the key-for at least a -five-count..(turn key on-count to five-out loud if you need to)..this will give the fuel pump a chance to bring the pressure up ,... --if this helps,your fuel pump is getting weak,and you should plan on replacing it --SOON--..before you get to do what dyslexic ford drivers do D river R eturns O n F oot --i drive a ford,and that one still gives me a chuckle!! hope this helps you track your troubles down o N
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Replying to: bigflan99 (Aug 22, 2008 1:45 pm) Did you ever get an answer to if the steering gear is servicable? I have a 98 Grand Cherokee that has a lot of movement in steering wheel when driving. I am wanting to find out if this play can be adjusted out. If it can, how is it done. Thanks |
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Replying to: 4eyedwoody (Jun 07, 2005 7:24 pm) When cold there is 3 possible ways to start. 1) Let starter motor turn for about 5 or 10 seconds. 2) Try initial start but only to turn over engine then turn key back and then turn over again, engine then starts up on this second turn of the key. 3) Turn key to run position, wait 2 seconds and then turn over, engine starts right up. Does anyone have advise on what needs to be changed to correct this minor but frustrating issue? |
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Replying to: loosenut (Sep 20, 2008 10:28 pm) Also, leaving the key on before starting doesn't change a thing either.
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I just got an 04 Laredo with 43K miles on it and when I switch out of park to drive or reverse there is a grind type noise. I also have it when I'm going from brake to gas. Can someone tell me what is going on? thanks
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Replying to: 70ss454_man (Sep 21, 2008 7:01 pm) did you have them check for trouble codes?..if that engine crankshaft position sensor is getting tired,it'd show up as a trouble code..the auto zone's here do it for free..jeep gets a couple hundred-just to run a test,then you hear where they do a "update" on your computer-that makes it run slower and worse?!??!! good luck with it  !
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Replying to: everyday1 (Sep 22, 2008 5:23 am) look at your u-joints.. if it makes noise between decell and accel,it's probably a u-joint,or the ring gear in the rearend..thats why it's so important to check fluid levels-especially in the rearend..i see a lot of jeeps for sale -where all it needs is a third member..could be whats going on with yours!? 
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| I have a 1990 Jeep Cherokee 4L Straight 6. This just started today, when I get the engine started. It seems to run real high for no reason that I can think of.. I drove it to the store and when I left, it started.. Has anyone had this happen or knows what I can do to fix it.. Also, when I start the engine, it sometimes just whirrs (kinda like, if you turn the key when it is already running..) and stops.. | |
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